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William Thorell, MD, is new chair of neurosurgery

Dr. Thorell is excited about the UNMC Department of Neurosurgery and his new role, which he will begin on July 1.

Jun 16, 2025

William Thorell, MD

New portable unit boosts UNMC’s biocontainment response

The unit, which UNMC received in April, is the first of its kind and can be deployed in the fight against highly infectious diseases.

Jun 13, 2025

Staff from the Global Center for Health Security greeted the Portable Biocontainment Unit upon its delivery to the UNMC Omaha campus.

UNMC College of Nursing in Omaha to offer twice-yearly admissions

First spring cohort of incoming nursing students in Omaha set for January 2026.

Jun 11, 2025

Nursing students walking across campus

UNMC College of Nursing in Omaha to offer twice-yearly admissions

The college will welcome its first spring cohort of incoming nursing students in January 2026.

Jun 10, 2025

Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP

Drs. O’Dell to receive internal medicine lifetime achievement awards

Drs. Jim and Dave O’Dell humbly deflect the attention, even as they are recognized for their remarkable, lasting influence.

Jun 5, 2025

James O’Dell, MD, and David O’Dell, MD

Karen Gould, PhD, is new interim dean of graduate studies

Dr. Gould’s promotion is effective June 1, as Kendra Schmid, PhD, increases her time as the University of Nebraska’s interim vice provost.

Jun 2, 2025

Karen Gould, PhD

Clinic gives veterans reason to smile

UNMC’s College of Dentistry serves eligible Nebraska veterans through donor-funded program.

May 30, 2025

For nearly four decades, Navy veteran Ronald Catt has received dental care at the UNMC College of Dentistry.

UNMC College of Medicine marks Match Day ’25

Match Day is an annual rite of passage for UNMC College of Medicine students, as they learn their future residency assignments.

May 30, 2025

Match Day is a rite of passage for medical students, as they prepare to step from med school into their health care careers.

A gift of vision: Eye donation benefits patients, research at UNMC

The Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska, located on the UNMC campus, partners with the Truhlsen Eye Institute and UNMC ophthalmology researchers.

May 30, 2025

Curt Coughlin looks at a cornea that is showing cell death.

‘Living tribute’ honors beloved nurse educator

A stream of colleagues came out to pay tribute to Louise LaFramboise, PhD, after her nearly four decade career.

May 30, 2025

Ann Berger (at left), PhD, who retired as a professor from the UNMC College of Nursing, visits with Louise LaFramboise, PhD.